Clinical Interest for Patients: My primary clinical interest is the medical and surgical management of skin cancer. I am fellowship trained in Mohs surgery for the surgical treatment of skin cancer, as well as having expertise in other aspects of dermatologic surgery such as the removal of benign skin lesions and scar revisions. I also have a clinical focus in pediatric dermatologic surgery.

Conditions & Treatments:

Cancers - Melanoma

Cancers - Skin Cancer

Skin, Hair and Nails

Skin, Hair, Biopsies and Excisions

General Information

Gender: Female

Language:
English

Care Philosophy: I aim to provide the highest level of care for each one of my patients. I believe in treating each patient with the most advanced techniques and therapies and working closely with other specialties to provide optimal care. Personal Interests: In my free time, I enjoy skiing, biking, reading books and spending time with my family. Public Speaking: yesPublic Speaking Notes: Diagnosis of skin cancer; treatment of skin cancer; sun protection and sunscreenVolunteer Activities: I serve on several national committees of dermatologic surgery professional organizations.

Education and Training

Medical Schools
MD,
Yale University School of Medicine
(2005)

Undergraduate Schools
BA,
Stanford University (CA)
(1999)

Internships
Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program
(2006)

Residency Program
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program,
Dermatology
(2009)

American Academy of Dermatology
- Member
American Medical Association
- Member
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Member
Women’s Dermatologic Society
- Member
American College of Mohs Surgery
- Fellow Member
Colorado Dermatologic Society
- Member

Research InterestsI have a research interest in dermatologic surgery outcomes, including complications of surgery and long-term results. I also have a research interest in melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer, including biobanking and cancer incidence and risk factors.

Teaching

Prorgram Director, Mohs Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship (2015)
School of Medicine
Our one year training fellowship focuses on the management of complex skin cancer patients, with a particular emphasis on Mohs surgery, surgical reconstruction and multidisciplinary patient care.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers: My primary clinical interest is the medical and surgical management of skin cancer. I am fellowship trained in Mohs surgery for the surgical treatment of skin cancer, as well as having expertise in other aspects of dermatologic surgery such as the removal of benign skin lesions and scar revisions. I also have a clinical focus in pediatric dermatologic surgery.

Research Interest for Referring Providers: I have a research interest in dermatologic surgery outcomes, including complications of surgery and long-term results. I also have a research interest in melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer, including biobanking and cancer incidence and risk factors.